Disciple of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 147

The Three Kings’ Disciple (148)

147

‘Dank has appeared.’

‘Dank.’

Kang Eun-ha carefully uttered the name.

If it were anything else, she wouldn’t be so cautious, but this name was different.

‘Dank?’

Dank was the place where Ro-woon had belonged in the past, the place he had led.

It was the reason why Ro-woon’s name was etched into the minds of so many.

‘Surely, the Blood Demon…’

Ro-woon had never mentioned it directly, but Kang Eun-ha had gathered from his behavior that Ro-woon was completely estranged from Dank’s guild members.

Ro-woon was branded as a murderer of his comrades, and the guild members were said to have been killed by Ro-woon, causing the name Dank to disappear as well.

That name that had vanished.

‘How?’

It had reappeared.

It was impossible.

‘Who?’

Ro-woon was not there.

Who would lead Dank, who would use the name of that disgraced guild?

Dank’s end was never good.

Whether it was true or not, it was marked by Eun [a powerful organization] and disappeared.

Unless they were incredibly bold, no one would dare to use that name.

‘There was a guild that has been showing remarkable activity recently, and after looking into it, it turned out to be a guild named Dank.’

It was a quiet start.

A small guild that began its activities in the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province.

It was not something that Kang Eun-ha or Eun-ha herself would even pay attention to.

Moreover, while they were preoccupied with Wudang’s affairs, they increased their activities.

And the name that was revealed was quickly reported to Kang Eun-ha.

‘Is the name Dank officially registered?’

Guild registration had to go through the Player Association.

There was no way they would register the name Dank.

‘Yes, it is.’

Dank was an officially recognized guild.

Kang Eun-ha glanced at Ro-woon.

‘…….’

As always, Ro-woon did not show his emotions well.

It was the same now.

His languid face and voice made it difficult to gauge his feelings.

Whether it was indifference or rage, she would have to observe his actions later.

Gulp.

Even so, Kang Eun-ha could not easily speak.

‘Speak.’

Ro-woon urged her on.

‘Why are you hesitating so much? It’s nothing special.’

At Ro-woon’s low voice, Kang Eun-ha barely mustered the courage to speak.

‘It’s that…’

A blasphemous statement.

‘The one leading Dank is daring to use the name Ro-woon.’

Dank, Ro-woon.

The one who died bearing all the disgrace.

‘He’s resurrected like a dog.’

He had reappeared.

***

Dank continued their activities in the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province.

They were a small guild, just like in the past.

Although the members were very different from what was known in the past, there were also things that had not changed.

Dank’s symbolic presence.

‘Ro-woon.’

He had reappeared.

At first, no one paid attention, but as Dank’s activities increased, they quickly rose to the center of the storm.

That was because.

‘Dank?’

‘Ro-woon?’

‘Wasn’t he trapped in Mount Hua?’

Ro-woon was said to have been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the labor camp of Mount Hua for the crime of murdering his comrades.

Ro-woon, who had not been heard from since then, suddenly returned with the name Dank.

‘Did he escape?’

‘That’s crazy. If he escaped from Mount Hua, he would live like a mouse. Would he openly use the name Dank?’

The reactions to it were varied.

‘Was he pardoned? Maybe he was pardoned for some merit.’

A serious crime of murdering a comrade.

It was the state’s job to question that crime, and no one could forgive that crime.

However, Eun had often done such things for their own needs.

So, it was possible to think that Mount Hua had returned Ro-woon out of necessity.

‘That could be the case.’

The second reaction was dominant.

‘It could be that it was revealed that he was framed.’

Dank and Ro-woon.

Those two names had a great impact on the entire Republic of Korea.

His image of not giving up and working hard, of not fighting but not backing down, gave deep inspiration to many people who were engulfed in a deep sense of defeat.

That was why, when it was first revealed that he was a murderer of his comrades.

‘See? I told you he was framed.’

Many people thought he was framed.

It was possible that the false accusation was cleared and he could return now.

Eun and Mount Hua would never do such a thing, but there were also miracles in the world.

‘Bullshit. The guy who said he looked like he was guilty and that it was good that he was punished.’

‘When did I say that?’

The important thing was.

‘Dank?’

‘Ro-woon?’

The return of Dank and Ro-woon became a hot topic, and they were being talked about by people.

‘Where are they?’

And the important thing was that the area where they were reappearing and operating was.

‘Gyeonggi Province.’

It was also being revealed that it was in Eun-ha’s sphere of influence, Gyeonggi Province.

* * *

-Is that so?

‘Is there anything else you want to say?’

-Not really.

Kang Eun-ha was reviewing the reported information while pondering her conversation with Ro-woon.

As the guild leader of Eun-ha, Kang Eun-ha had a mountain of work to handle, but these days, she was only interested in one thing.

Scribble, scribble, scribble.

Piles of documents and files.

All of them were recorded with tiny letters and photos.

At the very top, the name written was.

[Dank, Ro-woon]

Everything about Dank and Ro-woon.

Not the Blood Demon, Ro-woon.

It was information about the person who had newly appeared and the Ro-woon of the past.

‘…….’

She read it again and again, examining it.

Kang Eun-ha’s honest desire was to catch and kill the one who was impersonating Ro-woon right away, but.

Crumple.

It was strange for her to step forward unless Ro-woon did.

Also, public opinion was unusual.

Unlike most of the Blood Cult members who strongly bore Eun’s colors, Kang Eun-ha was more accustomed to the new foundation of Earth than anyone else.

She also knew well what kind of place the Republic of Korea was.

‘They’re clever.’

When so much attention was focused, it was better not to touch it.

This was because a small spark could become a fire that would burn everything.

Of course, if it became a problem, they could just sweep everything away.

‘It’s like someone is behind them.’

There were also those who would take advantage of the situation.

This was not the story of Earth, but of Eun.

The most important value in Eun.

Also, the Nine Great Sects hidden within the Assembly were wearing the mask of the righteous faction.

What was important to them was justification.

‘If we’re not careful…’

This could be a sufficient justification.

Everything was suspicious.

Kang Eun-ha, who had read the report again and again, scattered the pile of documents and leaned back in her chair.

The conclusion was one.

‘The Assembly…’

The Martial Arts Association.

‘And Mount Hua.’

It was most likely that they were the ones who had done this.

It was natural since Mount Hua was the one who had dismantled Dank and punished Ro-woon.

Also, for those names to reappear in the world, the Assembly’s approval was needed.

It was the work of the Assembly and Mount Hua.

She had already realized that much.

‘…….’

The important thing was their purpose.

‘Report.’

At Kang Eun-ha’s short words, small voices echoed in her ears.

The Dark Blood Unit members.

They were tracking Dank’s Ro-woon and reporting everything.

-They are gradually expanding their area of activity.

Several voices were heard.

-It’s almost identical to their past actions.

Since Dank was not a righteous army, they did not directly confront martial artists or act as representatives of players or the residents of Earth.

-There was some conflict.

However, they did not back down, cleverly avoiding fights, and also fighting when necessary.

-And….

Finally.

-Dank’s followers have appeared.

In the past, they had followers who followed them.

With the fact that Dank and Ro-woon had appeared, the followers of the past were flocking to Gyeonggi Province.

‘Whenever…’

Kang Eun-ha said.

‘Prepare to bring me their heads.’

A cold and chilling voice.

-Understood.

Kang Eun-ha sat straight in her chair.

The important thing was why Dank and Ro-woon had appeared at this time and what their purpose was.

But more important than that was.

‘Whenever…’

Just one thing.

‘Just give the order.’

It was Ro-woon’s intention.

* * *

‘They came from the Assembly.’

Kang Eun-ha said to Ro-woon, hiding her tired expression.

Ro-woon had been repeatedly gripping and releasing his sword in the training hall of the Eun-ha Guild.

No one could understand his meaningless actions, but no one in Eun-ha asked why.

The Blood Demon’s actions, all of them must have reasons that they could not understand.

Clench.

Ro-woon was still gripping his sword tightly.

Kang Eun-ha reported to him.

‘It was the answer to the inquiry about Dank that we made to the Assembly.’

Ro-woon did not seem to care, but Kang Eun-ha was different.

Even at this moment, she was focusing all her senses on Dank and Ro-woon.

‘They say they don’t know anything.’

An official denial.

However, that was rather evidence that the Assembly was involved.

‘It seems that Mount Hua and the Assembly are related.’

Thud.

Ro-woon put down the sword he was holding.

‘Dank is expanding its territory. Since they are operating in Gyeonggi Province, we can stop them, but…’

Kang Eun-ha’s report continued.

‘If we stop him, the image that Eun-ha has built up so far will collapse.’

Eun-ha was accepting players without discrimination.

The benefits that Eun-ha was gaining from this were considerable.

Numerous players were flocking to Gyeonggi Province, and they were becoming a reliable source of funds for Eun-ha.

No matter how much Eun-ha was, they could not attack all the gates.

The players who attacked the gates paid a price to Eun-ha, and those who settled in Gyeonggi Province with them also brought great benefits to Eun-ha.

‘But if necessary…’

Money, which was very important before.

‘We can throw it all away.’

Not now.

She had absorbed the Golden Toad and the Black Lion was with her.

Eun-ha’s financial power would now be comparable to that of Mount Hua.

Even if it meant abandoning everything she had built up.

‘Just give the order.’

Kang Eun-ha was waiting for Ro-woon’s choice.

‘I will kill all those who dare to impersonate the Blood Demon and defile his name and bring them to you.’

‘Kang Eun-ha.’

Finally, Ro-woon’s voice was heard.

‘Yes, Blood Demon.’

‘Cool your head.’

Then, Ro-woon handed over the sword he was holding.

When Kang Eun-ha hesitated, not knowing what he meant, Ro-woon’s voice continued.

‘It’s natural that Mount Hua and the Assembly are involved. Whatever their purpose is.’

Ro-woon said.

‘It won’t be good for me or Eun-ha.’

‘I know.’

‘So.’

Ro-woon handed over the sword again.

Kang Eun-ha carefully reached out with both hands.

‘If we don’t give them a proper taste of their own medicine, I won’t be satisfied.’

The moment Kang Eun-ha grabbed the sword that Ro-woon had handed her.

Saaah.

A chill spread throughout her body and began to freeze her.

‘……!’

She tried to quickly push away the chill with her inner energy, but it was useless.

In that, Kang Eun-ha could see.

‘If we move as they want, we’ll have to see those bastards laughing, right?’

Ro-woon’s eyes were coldly frozen.

‘Don’t worry. I’ll make sure they pay the price.’

It was clearly cold anger.

And the next day.

There was another guest who came to see Ro-woon.